The first time I experience depression, I was 18 years old. Mental health was still very stigmatized and no one in my family or social groups was talking about their feelings or thoughts. These are three things I wish I had known that no one told me. If you need help navigating depression, drop your questions in the comments and I’ll do my best to support you in finding answers.
The first time I experienced depression was when I was 18 years old. Here are three things I wish I'd known. Your mental health is more important than any deadline. It is not weak to ask for support. There is no rush and you're not going to be left behind.
The first time I experienced depression was when I was 18 years old. Here are three things I wish I'd known hi, I'm Rachel Havocost. I'm a writer and mental health advocate with over 18 years of therapy and a master's in psychology, and I'm on a mission to help you feel less alone, less broken, and more human. Number one, your mental health is more important than any deadline. Number two, it is not weak to ask for support. It is brave. Number three, there is no rush and you're not going to be left behind.
If you need help figuring out where to get support or how to ask for it, let me know in the comments and I'm happy to try and help you navigate it. You don't have to do this alone.
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